Artist in Residence: Svenja
Join textile artist Svenja within her pop-up exhibition 'Wearable Waste' at Gatakers Creative Space.
Our Artist in Residence program provides time and space for artists to explore new ideas and create new works, as well as experimenting with their art forms whilst interacting with the local community.
Drop in throughout the day to see Svenja in action.
Time: 10am to 2pm (except Friday, 13 December 2024)
When:
- Tuesday, 10 December
- Wednesday, 11 December
- Thursday, 12 December
- Friday, 13 December (10am to 12noon)
No bookings required.
About the Artist
Svenja, a Brisbane-based textile artist, has made a significant impact in the World of Wearable Art (WOW) competition, with 12 accepted entries from 2008 to 2019, garnering 6 awards, including the International Award for Australia and the South Pacific in 2014. Her accolades also include the Major Award in paper on skin in 2018 and recognition in the Wearable Art Mandurah. In 2023, she showcased her work at the POSE festival in Townsville. Her artistic practice, often aligned with fine arts, is featured in the TEXTILE Fibre Forum Magazine, where she authors a regular column titled ‘Situation Svenja.’ Additionally, in 2019, she participated in a 5-week Artist Residency at the King Island Cultural Centre, resulting in the exhibition "Algalrhythms," which travelled to four regional galleries in Queensland.
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This project is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Fraser Coast Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.